Yorkshire Coastcast

EP81: The 2026 Rotary Club Of Scarborough Christmas Toy Appeal Launches! Also: Scarborough Autumn Streets is on this weekend! We also have an Appeal from Scarborough's Central Tramway. Plus we celebrate our 6th Birthday with Meet & Treat, with sweet treats delivered to nominated businesses and charities. And: Hear about our latest Half Price Vouchers including half price barn hire at Stepney Hill...

EP80: A focus on local charities and CIC's like Scarborough Sea Pool Campaign, SPARKS, Scarborough Photo Archive & Scarborough Wellbeing. Plus James Cundall, the man behind Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland tells us how this year's event is going to be bigger and better than ever! And we look ahead to upcoming October events...

EP79: Discover Scarborough College at their full-school Open Day on Saturday 3rd October, a school where opportunity is everywhere! We chat to Head of Year 7 Sarah Colbourne. Plus: We find out about this weekend's Scarborough Extreme event. And: Jack Laing speaks about his Dad's MND diagnosis, and about this Sunday's charity football match in Seamer.

EP78: We preview Scarborough Goldwing Light Parade & the newly announced Drone Show with organiser Danielle Scott and Scarborough Mayor Thomas Murray. Plus: Help build 400 sandcastles this weekend! Also: York & NY Mayor David Skaith talks to us about Tourism Levy proposals, Ben Jackson previews Scarborough Pride and the This Is The North Convention heads here to get YOUR voice heard! And Myleene K...

EP77: Scarborough's stepping back in time on Sunday 6th September with a Promenade through South Cliff Gardens. Sally Gorham tells us all about it. Plus: Moorland Railway has its final event of 2026 this weekend, raising money for Westway Open Arms. And: Scarborough Pride is just over a week away. Ben Jackson tells us about the Parade and huge family event at Scarborough Spa afterwards.

EP76: Watch Yorkshire V Leicestershire in Scarborough on Friday 28th August, wearing pink or purple, and raise money for St. Catherine's! We chat to Susan from the hospice, Dan from Scarborough Cricket Club, and our evening show presenter and huge North Marine Road fan Darren Lethem! Plus: Why are so many still getting it wrong when spotting a seal on the beach? We get advice from British Marine D...

EP75: Scarborough & Whitby MP Alison Hume talks about Aim To Permit, BBQ Ban, Capitol Cine Theatre plans, fracking in Burniston and making tourism work for locals. Plus: Lisa Williams on the return of the Forget-Me-Not train from Whitby this Wednesday, for those with dementia and their carers.

Carers spend so much time caring, they forget to look after their own physical and mental health. Now, there's a new initiative to help! Bringing together AGE UK, Everyone Active, Carers Plus Yorkshire and North Yorkshire Sport, with funding from the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. Find out more in this special podcast episode...

Whitby Regatta returns this weekend and the famous Greasy Pole is back after a number of years away! Plus: Filey Ball Race will see 4,000 plastic balls racing down Cargate Hill on 12th Aug. Also: Room On The Broom comes to Dalby Forest. And: A North Yorkshire coast 'Cluster' is announced for local maritime businesses. Hosted by Paddy

Will Scarborough get a new tidal bathing pool? And fancy dressing up as a Victorian for a special parade? Plus: Swim Safe sessions return in August and are completely FREE to children. Paddy & Nicky get ready to take on 100-mile challenge in Scotland for The Rainbow Centre. And: Matthew from BR Asbestos on why he's backing his local football club; Scarborough Athletic

EP71: All you need to know about SCARBOROUGH SEAFEST this weekend! Plus Frozen The Musical comes to the YMCA Theatre during the holidays. We remember local children Olivia & Elsie at a Charity Ball in August to support families in a similar position. And hear all five surprises in our Excellent Teacher Awards with Fostering North Yorkshire!

EP70: We chat to organisers of Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2026 - and bring you all the info you need, including air display timings, parking & public transport info, the latest weather forecast and how you can meet the This Is The Coast team!

EP69: Hear life stories from residents of The Hall Care Home in Thornton-le-Dale. Plus: Tom Hill tells us about the 2026 North Sea Race from Scarborough to Holland. Also: Yorkshire Water announce £120m investment to improve bathing water quality locally. And North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue release their 2025 Moorland Fire Debrief.

EP68: We preview Scarborough Fringe & Scalby Fair. Plus: Government Minister Steve Reed says Scarborough's SQ1 is happening! Also: BGT star 12 year old Nancy Tilley joins us for a chat! Hull & East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell says Bridlington COULD finally get its Marina? And how you can bag a 2026 WEDDING with 75 guests for just £1013!!!

Steve Ellis from Love Affair talks about this weekend's Whitby 60's Festival! We also hear amazing stories from his long career. Plus: The Moorland Railway returns this weekend, raising money for The Samaritans. Hear about our upcoming live broadcasts at Bridlington Spa's Business Day and Playdale Farm's 20th Birthday event. And: How to nominate in our Excellent Teacher Awards...

York & North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says Scarborough has the biggest opportunity of anywhere in North Yorkshire with the North Bay development sites. ALSO: Playdale Farm celebrates its 20th birthday with a special 6th June event. AND: Scarborough Streets is underway - discover the highlights. Hosted by Paddy

EP65: ALPAMARE WATERPARK IS FOR SALE alongside other key North Bay sites. Could it be the catalyst for long overdue development on derelict land? ALSO: A Mr Marvels Photo Exhibition opens in Scarborough. AND: See incredible replica models of The Battle Of Flamborough Head ships in Filey...

EP64: All you need to know about Whitby's Fish & Ships Festival this weekend! Plus: A local couple take on 3-day challenge for their daughter's incurable condition Usher Syndrome. We find out more about a charity football day for The Hinge Centre, Bridlington. And Mel from CAVCA on what locals really are worried about...

EP63: It's Foster Care Fortnight. Discover everything you need to know with Fostering North Yorkshire. Paddy chats to Paul Blacker who's been fostering in Scarborough for 26 years. He goes into detail about the challenges, rewards and the fantastic support network available. We also chat to Sophie Turton from Fostering North Yorkshire who does some myth-busting, along with how to get the ball roll...

EP62: Meet the new SCARBOROUGH FAIR Festival Manager Catherine Goble, just ahead of Scarborough Streets! Also: We complete THE LYKE WAKE WALK in AWFUL weather for The Rainbow Centre! We speak to residents of Cambridge Street Scarborough after an EXPLOSION at a property. Plus: FILEY BEACH 10K returns soon. And Scarborough & District MENCAP appeal for support

The Moorland Railway returns to Staintondale this weekend! Plus: Paddy & Nicky take on the Lyke Wake Walk for the Rainbow Centre, their 2nd of 7 challenges! Also, PIGLET from the NYMR tells us when Bridge 42 should reopen. Holidaymakers say they back the dog beach ban. And facts you never knew about... KITTIWAKES!

EP60: A Day Out With Thomas is heading to the NYMR in May! PLUS: WIN a 12-month pass for your child at Imagination Station Scarborough! Also: Challenge 1 of 7 is completed for The Rainbow Centre - hear how it went tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!

EP59: Sci-Fi Scarborough returns this weekend! Plus: Frack Free Coastal Communities are organising a Town Hall protest. Also: Huge funding boost for the SJT... We take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge for The Rainbow Centre. And a warning from a Driffield electrician about home repairs. Hosted by Paddy

EP58: Oliver's Mount Racing is back this weekend. We chat to Director Andy Hayes who says 'bring the family, you'll love it'. Plus, Scalby Charity Walk raises £2,000. Hear from a Kiwi & Strawberry (walkers in fancy dress). And WIN a meal at The Piebald Inn, Hunmanby with our new competition; IT'S PIE DAY FRIDAY!

EP57: We speak to the York & North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, local MP Alison Hume and the Transpennine Express MD Chris Jackson about the announcement of more trains from Scarborough to York. Plus we shine a spotlight on local charity Futureworks. And we preview the Scalby Charity Walk on Easter Monday...